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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.76, 1,203.06 and 368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.76, 1,203.06 and 368.90 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.76 : 1,203.06 = 368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.76/1,203.06 = 368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.76x = 1,203.06 × 368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.76x = 443,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,808.83/802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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